How to Boot ZTE Imperial Max Z963U into Recovery Mode and Fastboot Mode

Want to know How to Boot ZTE Imperial Max Z963U into Recovery Mode and Bootloader Mode or Fastboot Mode? Check out the instructions listed on this page to successfully boot ZTE Imperial Max Z963U into Recovery Mode and Bootloader Mode or Fastboot Mode.

ZTE Imperial Max Z963U Recovery Mode allows a user to troubleshoot and fix problems with their device. In addition, recovery mode can access some core functions of the device, such as factory resetting the device, wiping cache, Installing updates, backup and restoring data, flash root packages and other zip mods, etc.

ZTE Imperial Max Z963U Fastboot Mode or Bootloader Mode is used to re-flash system partitions on the device. It is an alternative to the recovery mode but is more advanced. It helps to modify or write data directly to your device's flash memory.

ZTE Imperial Max Z963U Bootloader Mode or Fastboot Mode can be used to unlock the bootloader, flash a custom recovery (CWM, TWRP, Philz, etc.), flash stock ROM, flash custom image files, and more.

Also: ZTE Sonata 3 Z832 Recovery Mode and Fastboot Mode

Boot ZTE Imperial Max Z963U into Recovery Mode

Below are the methods using which you can boot ZTE Imperial Max Z963U into Recovery Mode.

Boot ZTE Imperial Max Z963U Recovery Mode using Hardware Buttons

First of all, power off your phone.
Now, press and hold the Volume Up and Power buttons together for a few seconds.
Release the keys as soon as you see the ZTE logo and wait for few seconds.

If the Android Bot with Red exclamation pops up, then press Volume Up and Power buttons together for a few seconds.
Now, your phone should boot into Recovery Mode.

Boot ZTE Imperial Max Z963U into Recovery using ADB command

First of all, install the ZTE Imperial Max Z963U USB Driver and ADB and Fastboot Drivers on your Windows computer.

Now, enable "USB Debugging" on your phone from Developer Options. If Developer Options is missing, go to Settings → About Phone and tap on Build Number about 7-10 times.
Connect your device to computer and open Command Prompt (CMD).
Now, enter the below command in CMD to boot ZTE Imperial Max Z963U into Recovery Mode.
```
adb reboot recovery
```

Boot ZTE Imperial Max Z963U into Fastboot Mode / Bootloader Mode

Below are the methods using which you can boot ZTE Imperial Max Z963U into Bootloader Mode or Fastboot Mode.

Boot ZTE Imperial Max Z963U Bootloader Mode/Fastboot Mode using Hardware Buttons

Power off your Phone.
Now, press and hold the Volume Up and Power buttons together for a few seconds.

Release the keys as soon as you see the ZTE logo and wait for few seconds.
If the Android Bot with Red exclamation pops up, then press Power buttons for a few seconds.
While still holding the Power key then press and release the Volume Up button

Now, your phone should boot into Fastboot Mode.

Boot ZTE Imperial Max Z963U Bootloader Mode/Fastboot Mode using ADB command

Assuming ADB and Fastboot Drivers and USB Drivers installed on your computer.
Enable "USB Debugging" on your phone from Developer Options. If Developer Options is missing, go to Settings → About Phone and tap on Build Number about 7-10 times.

Connect your device to the computer using a USB cable and open Command Prompt (CMD).
Enter the below command in the Command Prompt window.
```
adb reboot bootloader
```